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# Engine Sound-Mimicking Gadgets
The SoundRacer VX Makes Your Car Sound More Monstrous Than It Is

By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-11-24 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundracer
References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/soundracer-vx-sound-racer/34898/) & [soundracer.se](http://www.soundracer.se/)

The SoundRacer VX is a device that can make any regular old car sound like a tuned-up racing monster to its passengers. The SoundRacer VX comes with a companion mobile phone app that allows you to hook up a [Bluetooth device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundboks) to your car's engine management system and choose between five different sounds which will then play through the phone's speakers.

The VX is even fully capable of functioning as an [FM music transmitting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abbey-road-sound-system) by virtue of its 3.5 mm audio input. It will also come with its own USB socket for charging devices.

The SoundRacer VX is currently the subject of a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartbox) campaign. A pledge of around $66 will get you set up with a unit in May 2015, assuming the campaign hits its fundraising target.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.7/10
- Popularity: 22% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Engine Sound-mimicking Gadgets:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop more advanced engine sound-mimicking gadgets that can mimic a wider range of engine types and create a more immersive experience for car enthusiasts.
- **Bluetooth-enabled Car Accessories:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create new Bluetooth-enabled car accessories that enhance the driving experience, such as sound systems, lighting, or safety features.
- **Crowdfunding for Automotive Gadgets:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Utilize crowdfunding platforms to launch innovative automotive gadgets and accessories, connecting directly with consumers and gauging market demand before production.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Automotive Accessories:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop innovative automotive accessories that enhance the driving experience, such as sound-mimicking gadgets, performance-enhancing technologies, or personalized interior features.
- **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Expand the market for consumer electronics by creating Bluetooth-enabled devices specifically designed for cars, such as sound systems, hands-free communication devices, or smart dashboards.
- **Crowdfunding Platforms:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Utilize crowdfunding platforms to support the development and launch of new automotive gadgets and accessories, tapping into a community of early adopters and enthusiasts.

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